I am writing in to tell you what I think of movies which sexualise women. Yesterday I watched a movie called “Grown ups”. It was supposed to be a comedy, yes some parts were funny. But I noticed there was some sexism in it too. And when putting it all together, I don’t think the movie sends a good message out to young men. (or women)

Heres what I noticed. In one scene, two men are talking and the one man asks the other man if the woman by the car is his nanny. The other man denys she is, claiming she is just “someone his wife knows” who is staying at their home.Then the other man said, “Your wife’s into chicks? Nice.”

Another scene later on in the movie features two young women (possibly teenagers) whom look like super models. Both are skinny with perfectly toned bodies, flawless skin, beautiful hair etc. Then theres a third girl who looks different, sslightly bigger in size, plainer but still pretty. However, the third girl is painted as unattractive whist the other two are “hot” and are sexually objectified by the men in the movie.

Theres also a child in the movie whom keeps mentioning “boobies,” which I felt was inappropiate for his age.

I generally felt that these scenes in the movie were sexist and rather degarding towards women. I particularly disliked how the two “hot” women were deemed as sexually appealing but the third girl was “fugly”. I feel that this gives out a message that all women should have super model looks otherwise you are not socially accepted. The movie also gives out an example that women are sexual objects to be enjoyed by men. I know there are lot’s of movies with sexism towards women but I just wanted to have my say on this one.

– Clarice

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